How to Choose Adhesive Tape for Electronics Applications
A buying guide to adhesive tape for electronics: polyimide tape, thermal tape, ESD tape, and foam tape explained by function with a selection table.
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Acrylic vs Rubber Adhesive: Which Tape Adhesive Should You Choose?
Acrylic and rubber adhesive tapes differ in bond speed, long-term strength, and UV resistance. Learn when to choose each type for your application.
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Industrial Adhesive Tapes Used in Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive adhesive tapes for vehicle manufacturing: wire harness tape, foam mounting tape, masking tape, and surface protection tape explained.
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Adhesive Tapes Used in Renewable Energy and Solar Manufacturing
Adhesive tapes in solar and renewable energy manufacturing: polyimide, thermal, foam, and surface protection tapes explained by function and process stage.
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What Is Magnetic Tape? Strength, Uses and How to Choose
Magnetic tape is a flexible adhesive strip for mounting signs and labels on ferrous metal surfaces without drilling. Learn about strength, types, and how to choose.
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What Is Anti-Skid Tape? Safety Uses and Selection Guide
Anti-skid tape prevents slipping on floors, stairs and ramps. Learn types, industry uses, and how to select the right grade for indoor, outdoor, or heavy-duty applications.
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Copper Foil Tape for EMI Shielding: Selection Guide for Electronics and Electrical Applications
Copper foil tape is a thin copper metal tape with pressure-sensitive adhesive used for EMI shielding, RF grounding, electrical grounding, and decorative applications. For effective EMI shielding, use copper foil tape with conductive acrylic adhesive to ensure electrical continuity through the adhesive layer. Standard non-conductive adhesive copper tape works for grounding and soldering applications where adhesive conductivity is not required.
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Glass Cloth Tape: Properties, Temperature Ratings, and Insulation Applications
Glass cloth tape is a woven fibreglass fabric tape coated with silicone or acrylic adhesive, rated for temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius (silicone adhesive) or 130 degrees Celsius (acrylic adhesive). It is used for transformer insulation, motor coil wrapping, cable bundling in high-temperature environments, and thermal protection in industrial equipment.
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What is Butyl Tape: Properties, Uses, and Waterproofing Applications
Butyl tape is a non-curing, self-adhesive sealant tape made from butyl rubber compound. It creates a permanent waterproof and airtight seal without hardening or cracking over time. Used in construction for roof flashing, in HVAC for duct sealing, in automotive for body panel sealing, and in electrical applications for cable joint insulation.
